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Is the Disney World Dining Plan Really Worth It? The dining plans at Disney World profess to offer you a great value, but do they? Is a dining plan the right choice for your family? The answer is, for some people, the dining plan is absolutely a

Why Taking a Vacation Without the Kids is Good for Your Marriage I know, I know, a lot of what I write about is family vacations and traveling with children. I plan a lot of family vacations, and I fully believe in the magic of them. BUT,

5 Things You May Not Have Thought of Packing for Disney World Planning your Disney World vacation? You may have thought of all the usual items to pack, but there are a few more unusual things to consider for this vacation. Add these 5 things to your

Flying With Kids: How to Avoid Melt Downs Ok, parents, let’s talk flying. We’ve all been on those flights with screaming children. And then, when we have children and it’s time for our family vacation, we immediately think of those same flights when we consider flying with

How Far in Advance Should I Book My Disney World Vacation? If You Wait, Your Options Are Limited I find that it’s very tempting for some people to wait until Disney releases a set of discounts applicable to their travel dates before booking. However, doing this puts

Hawaii For the Adventurous – It’s not just beaches! Why Hawaii? So you wanna get away. You need some sun in your life and now. Someone suggests Hawaii and you roll your eyes. Sure, everyone knows Hawaii has great beaches, palm trees, relaxation and sunshine. But to

Photo credit: Tanya Saul 1. How do you get paid? The suppliers (aka hotels, cruise lines, car rental companies, etc) pay travel agents commission for bringing them business. This commission is not an extra amount that the clients pays – it’s built into the price, so every

Is My 3 Year Old Too Young for Disney World? I get asked this question a lot. Many parents of preschoolers wonder if the trip will be worth it with their little ones or if they should wait until they are older. My opinion? Take them now

Ship Review: The Norwegian Pearl This weekend, I had a chance to visit the Norwegian Pearl while it was in Port in Seattle. What a great experience! I’m so glad that I get to see ships in person so that I can better match them to your

I’ve spent a lot of time recently increasing my knowledge of Alaskan cruises. The photos are simply breathtaking time and time again. One of the great things about an Alaskan cruise for those who live in the Seattle area is that you can leave directly from the